4. Register

Kindergarten Registration

For School Year: 2019-2020

The Boston Public Schools offer a variety of academic, social and cultural experiences that are hard to match anywhere else. Families can make choices from a customized list of schools that typically includes more than 15 elementary schools. When you register, we strongly encourage you to pick at least five schools, but you may list as many as you wish. Since the schools differ a lot, it is helpful to think about what factors are important to you and your child.

Registration is ongoing; however, for your best chance at a school assignment of your choice, it is important to register during Round 1 ( for K0 and K1) January 3, 2019- February 1, 2019. For K2 February 11-March 22, 2019 All students who register within the same round are assigned to schools at the same time when the round closes.

First Round Registration for the 2019-2020 school year for K0 and K1 runs the month of January 3, 2019-February 1, 2019. For best service and reduced wait times, Please register according to the parent/guardian’s last name:

A-I: January 7-11, 2018 J-Q: January 14-18, 2018 R-Z: January 22-25, 2018 Open to all: January 28-February 1

Your child must be 5 by September 1, 2019, to register for K2 kindergarten

Your child must be 4 by September 1, 2019, to register for K1 kindergarten

Your child must be or 3 by September 1, 2019, to register for K0 kindergarten

K1 and K0 seats are NOT guaranteed, so register during the First Round for your best chance of getting a seat!

For students with disabilities, placement in a school is determined by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the availability of appropriate seats. While families are able to indicate school choices through the regular assignment process, placement decisions are made by the Boston Public Schools’ Sped team. Students with low levels of need (i.e. Pull-Out or Push-In Resources) can have these needs met in any district school on their Home-Based List. However, students with higher levels of needs may qualify for program seats from across a broader cluster of schools. The SPED tab on your DiscoverBPS results page will show you which schools may be available to your child. Please note that while the school list reflects all programs offered, placement is highly individualized and will depend on a student’s specific needs, as determined by the IEP. For questions about SWD placements, please call 617-635-8599.